Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Infrastructure Damage Across Rajasthan, Bihar Districts

Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant flooding and damage across multiple districts in Bihar and Rajasthan, India. In Bihar, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow and orange alerts for rain in several districts, with floodwaters washing away a bridge in Bhagalpur and worsening flood conditions due to below-average rainfall this season. Rajasthan's Dausa district faced torrential rains resulting in overflowing canals and the Haripura dam reaching capacity, prompting relief teams to be on high alert and authorities to urge residents to report incidents. Jaipur and surrounding regions experienced heavy rainfall leading to dam collapses, flooding in colonies, and waterlogging, disrupting city life but providing relief from heat. The IMD forecast continued rainfall in Northwest India, including East Rajasthan, with authorities advising remote work and online schooling in some areas due to severe waterlogging. Overall, monsoon activity remains active, with warnings issued for 26 districts in Rajasthan and expectations of continued rainfall into early September.